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Welcome to Basin PBS’s Midland, TX home—housed in the renovated Ritz Theatre building at 203 N. Main St. This historic venue blends heritage architecture with modern event and studio spaces, preserving the Ritz legacy while supporting Basin PBS education, community gatherings, and live programming. The space now functions as Basin PBS HQ and a flexible event venue with seating configurations that can adapt from intimate to mid-size audiences.
Whether you’re catching a Main Street Live concert, a live debate, or a community education program, Basin PBS is your straightforward, reliable partner for tickets, seating information, and accessibility.
Plan ahead for parking and transportation in downtown Midland. On-street parking with two-hour limits is common, and local policies have been evolving toward paid parking programs in 2026. For convenient travel, Midland EZ-Rider (MOUTD) covers city routes and EZ-Connect offers service between Midland and Odessa. After your event, consider nearby hotels like the Wyndham Midland Downtown Hotel (117 W Wall St) for easy access to dining and nightlife. We’ve got you covered with affiliate hotel and dining recommendations to help secure comfortable stays and meals near Basin PBS.
Venue details: Basin PBS HQ sits in the historic Ritz Theatre space at 203 N. Main St, Midland, TX 79701. The Ritz Theatre Midland historically seated around 728, with renovations varying the current capacity to about 225 seats in certain configurations. This flexible setup works for live performances, debates, and Basin PBS community events. For accessibility, planning, and safety, always check the seating layout for your event date and contact our team with any seating or accommodation questions.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Basin PBS HQ and Ritz Theatre space at 203 N. Main St, Midland, TX 79701.
- Venue type: Historic Ritz Theater building repurposed as Basin PBS’s headquarters and event/studio space.
- Capacity history: The Ritz Theatre Midland historically seated about 728; after renovation reports around 225 seats for some configurations (capacity varies by setup).
- Notable events hosted: Main Street Live outdoor concert series (e.g., Travis Tritt in 2026), live debates, West Texas Heritage Festival, and Basin PBS education/community events.
- Parking: Downtown Midland parking is largely on-street with two-hour limits; evolving parking policies were reported to move toward paid/downtown parking programs around 2026.
- Transit: Midland EZ-Rider public transit (MOUTD) serves the city; there is also EZ-Connect service between Midland and Odessa.
- Nearby hotels: Wyndham Midland Downtown Hotel (formerly DoubleTree Midland Plaza) at 117 W Wall St, across downtown; other downtown hotels are listed by Visit Midland.
- Notable rename/demolish: The Ritz Theatre was renovated and converted into Basin PBS HQ (no demolition); the facility retains the Ritz heritage while serving Basin PBS.